Which of the Following Is True of Known Genes That

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of known genes that are linked to breast cancer?

• A) BRCA 1 is found on Chromosome 17 and transmitted through an autosomal dominant pattern and is linked to male breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
• B) If a patient is BRCA gene positive they may never develop a cancer in their lifetime.
• C) The inheritance of the BRCA gene always skips generation.
• D) If a person is a BRCA gene carrier there is a 100% penetrance rate that the mutation will be passed on to their offspring.

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